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The Best Episodes of Top Gear Season 45

Every episode of Top Gear Season 45 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top Gear Season 45!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top Gear Season 45 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    S45:E1

    Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E22

    Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S45:E21

    Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S45:E2

    Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E5

    Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E8

    Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E10

    This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E12

    A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S45:E20

    Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S45:E11

    The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S45:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S45:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S45:E19

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S45:E23

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S45:E24

    Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E25

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 26 - Episode 26
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E26

    Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E27

    Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 28 - Episode 28
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E28

    Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 30 - Episode 30
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E30

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top Gear Season 45 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S45:E31

    No description available

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Season 45 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Top Gear" season 45. It scored 8.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2001. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 22".